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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ohio,USA
Posts: 51
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Fender Bib
I decided to remove the passenger seat and I like the new look. Lets face it, the GZ was not designed for two. Unfortunately I found a bubble in the paint under the seat. Looks like it could be from when it went thru the paint booth at suzuki, I dont know. So now i'm thinking fender bib. I like the ones Sarris (member here) had custom made but i'm not going down that road (cant afford the toll).
I found one thats made for a V-star 650 custom. The custom has the same bobbed style fender that the GZ has. I was thinking I could remove one of the studs on the end and put the fender bolt thru the hole and most would never even notice. I'm sure I could rig up something to attach it under the seat. So my question is does the V-star 650 custom have a wider or longer fender than the GZ? I dont want the bib hanging off the sides. Sorry about the long link. :oops: http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.as ... All&page=3 Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Scotland
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Re: Fender Bib
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Wonder what its for...that said, I might drill it and add a wee flagpole :2tup: .... just for fun! Also agree - if your 250 aint made for 2, my 125 is DEFO not made for 2 .... plus, 1 seat = MY bike...no-one else, period ![]()
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ohio,USA
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Well, I guess I'll have to stop by the Yammy shop and take some measurements. I'm sure there was someone on here that upgraded to a v-star recently. Maybe he's in the v-star forum :neener:
The v-star rear tire is 170/80-15 The GZ rear tire is 130/90-15 Hmmm, I like the flag idea. |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA
Posts: 1,348
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Fender Bib
I got mine from Chilhowee Leather. They start at $55. http://www.chilhowee.net Also got my tank chap from there. Since I made up the templates for them, the should not be a custom deal, but they are not shown on the site, so contact them. Also, Mustang makes them for about $30. (look on the VS800 Marauder page) http://www.mustangseats.com
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Montana
Posts: 35
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I got some saddlebags that are the throw over type so, for now anyway, I guess I can't really use a fender bib. I am trying to find some scrap leather to make a tank chap. I just can't see spending 50 or 60 bucks for a strip of leather.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dalton, GA
Posts: 3,996
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Buy some leather from your local fabric store and make your own.
They may even have some on the scrap pile for cheap. |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ohio,USA
Posts: 51
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Sorry guys but I forgot about this thread. The tank bib thread reminded me.
I realized that storage was more important for me right now and I came across some used bags for cheap so the seat had to go back on. |
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